Brighton and Hove · England
Food Truck Hire for East Saltdean events
From the first guest in the queue to the last, a Mexican food truck serving tacos and burritos at your event keeps your guests happy at your event in East Saltdean.
- Winter staff parties
- Christenings and family parties
- Leaving parties
Planning an event in East Saltdean?
How our food truck hire works in East Saltdean
Pair the truck with our Mexican drinks bar with margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas. We can add a taco-bar station next to the truck. At family reunions and private parties in fields and grounds, we can serve fresh salsas and guacamole, tacos from the hatch and burritos and more.
In and around East Saltdean, our food truck or trailer can work at home, in a field or at a hall. If the road in is narrow or the ground soft, tell us so we can plan. You’ll know what’s included before you book: menu, timings and any add-ons.
- Location
- East Saltdean (BN2)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Diets
- Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free
- Guests
- Usually around 50 to 400; ask us
- Add-ons
- Nachos, guacamole and a drinks bar
- Quote
- Quoted for your event
- Last updated
- 28 October 2026
Occasions we cater for in East Saltdean
The truck is yours for the booking, so there are no public queues and the menu is set for your guests.
We cater all kinds of occasions in East Saltdean and nearby. Popular bookings include:
- Client hospitality
- Engagement parties
- Staff summer parties
- End-of-year parties
Historic houses near East Saltdean include Monk's House (3.2 miles north-east) and Anne of Cleves House (4.9 miles north). If you’re hiring a historic venue, check early whether it allows a catering vehicle on site.
Before booking anyone
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether plates, napkins and cutlery are included
- A food hygiene rating you can check
- How dietary needs and allergies are handled
Nearby places to East Saltdean
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East Saltdean: parking, access and venues
East Saltdean is about 4 miles west of Newhaven, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of East Saltdean to the outskirts, food truck hire works the same way: a truck or trailer at your event, options for every diet and a clear price. We serve in all 30 towns and villages in Brighton and Hove.
If you’re celebrating after a ceremony at a church like St Nicholas, our truck or trailer can be waiting at the reception spot. Before you plan a private event in Beacon Hill, ask whoever manages it about vehicles on site. With the South Downs National Park within about 6 miles, a rural setting for your private or work event is within reach. Firm ground and a clear way in matter most for the truck or trailer. With the sea within about 5 miles, a hired food truck at a seaside venue is an option. The truck or trailer needs firm ground rather than sand or shingle, and seafront spots typically need permission.
For food truck hire in BN2, we plan around your venue and the route in and your guests. From Wicklands Avenue, Oaklands Avenue and Brambletyne Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can bring food truck hire there, given access. We also serve at events in Saltdean (1 mile west), Telscombe (1 mile east), Rottingdean (2 miles north-west), Ovingdean (2 miles north-west) and Rodmell (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (5 miles north-west), Brighton and Hove (7 miles west), Hove (7 miles west), Carlton Hill (5 miles west), Hanover (5 miles north-west) and West Hill (5 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find French Convalescent Home (3.5 miles west) and Planet Earth Museum (3.7 miles east). The countryside around East Saltdean includes Newmarket Hill and Beacon Hill Local Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Peacehaven Community School (1.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Smugglers Rest pub (0.5 miles south-east)
What we need at the venue
We’ll agree the spot with you before the day. A good spot ticks these boxes:
- A way in wide and high enough for the vehicle
- Distance from houses and windows
- A clear area for a queue at the hatch
If in doubt, send us a picture of the spot and the access, and we will advise before booking.
Should I do it myself?
Running your own drinks table is one option, but someone still has to mix, pour and keep an eye on it all evening. See our margarita bar guide.
For a small group, a taco night at home can work well. For big numbers or lots of diets, a caterer makes life easier, with allergen information for every dish.
Planning for every diet
Dietary needs are easy to plan for with a little notice. We suggest:
- Send allergy details in writing
- Ask guests with severe allergies to speak to us beforehand
- Ask about parking rules if we will be on a road
- Give us separate numbers for children
Running late? Tell us and we will adjust service.
Simple quesadillas suit younger guests, if you’d like a kids’ choice.
What happens on the day
On the day, we position the truck or trailer and get the serving area ready. We are ready to serve at the agreed time, so everything runs to your schedule. December events in East Saltdean lose the light at about 3:55pm, so choose a well-lit spot for the truck or trailer. At midsummer, sunset is around 9:15pm.
- Tell us the date, the location, rough numbers and any diets.
- We check availability and send a menu and a quote for hiring the truck or trailer.
- We confirm the parking spot, access, power and water with you or the venue.
- Your guests order at the hatch and we serve hot food at the agreed times.
- When service ends, we pack up and leave the spot clear.
Preparing for the day
- Name one person we can ask on the day
- Have level hardstanding or firm ground ready
- Arrange somewhere covered for guests to eat
Get a quote
Thinking about food truck hire for your event in East Saltdean? Send us the details and we will come back with ideas and a quote. Just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
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East Saltdean: your questions answered
Is East Saltdean close to London?
It is about 48 miles from central London, and inside the area we cover.
Can you bring your truck or trailer to Beacon Hill?
Only if the landowner, often the council, allows it. Ask them first, and we will help with the information they need from us.
What’s on the menu?
We agree a sample menu with each client. Fillings could include chicken tinga, pork carnitas, al pastor-style pork and vegan options like black beans. Our sample menu has more ideas.
How does private food truck hire work?
Our food truck or trailer comes to your venue and serves your guests from the hatch. Only your guests are served.
How is the food prepared?
We cook to order in our food truck or trailer kitchen, or serve from a taco bar. Slow-cooked fillings are prepared in advance and kept hot on site.
Can you do dairy-free food?
Yes. We offer dairy-free options.
Do you have vegan options?
Yes, and we plan them in from the start. Tell us your numbers when you ask for a quote.
Is private hire the same as trading at a festival?
Private hire means we serve only your guests, with a menu and timings you agree with us. Festival and market trading is open to the public.
For event organisers in East Saltdean
Planners and coordinators can contact us directly, and we’ll keep you updated on timings and set-up.
Hosting a party at home? Send us a photo of the space and tell us about the drive and gates, and we will let you know if it is a good fit.
Food truck hire or something else?
A DIY barbecue keeps a host at the grill. Hire the truck and the cooking is ours so you can join in. Cost depends on guest numbers, the menu and the length of service, plus any add-ons and the location. Every event gets its own quote.
Why us?
- Allergen-aware menus
- Every guest catered for, vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free included
- Served fresh from our food truck or trailer
- Set-up planned with you and your venue
Take a look at our prices page and our guide to catering costs.
How we price food truck hire
Contact us for a quote, which reflects:
- Whether you add a drinks bar or food
- Guest numbers
- Parking and the route in
- Whether you need disposables
A food truck can be a practical alternative to plated catering, because it needs no venue kitchen. Ask us for a quote.
What to tell us
When you contact us, it helps to tell us:
- What power and water the site has
- Whether you’d like food, drinks or both
- Diets and allergies you know about
- Access for the truck or trailer, including gates and ground
We need only a few details to quote: the date, where the event is, how many guests and any dietary needs. Contact us for a quote: just drop us a line using the enquiry form.
- Served from our truck or trailer at your venue, garden or event
- Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free options, with allergen information
- Tacos and taco bars, burritos, bowls, nachos and quesadillas
- Mexican drinks bar: margaritas, Mexican beer and aguas frescas